''Context Clues | Award Winning Context Clues Teaching Video''

What are context clues?

• Synonyms for popular expressions

• Definitions of common words

• Examples of famous quotes

• Hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases

Why is understanding context clues important for a reader?

• To interrupt the flow of the story

• To make the story more confusing

• To make the story longer

• To help with comprehension and understanding

What is the meaning of 'context' in the context of context clues?

• The climax of the plot

• The setting of a word

• The main idea of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

What type of context clue is used when an author provides examples to help understand an unfamiliar word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

In the sentence 'The child's ability to perform gymnastics was apparent, or obvious, at an early age', what type of context clue is used to help understand the word 'apparent'?

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Example

What does the word 'repulsed' mean in the sentence 'Abbey was repulsed by the spider crawling up her arm. She had a feeling of disgust and dislike'?

• Excited

• Disgusted

• Happy

• Amused

What is the meaning of 'ecstatic' in the sentence 'The crowd was ecstatic!'?

• Sad

• Bored

• Excited

• Angry

What type of context clue is used when an author uses words that are opposite in meaning to help the reader understand an unfamiliar word?

• Definitions

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Examples

What does the word 'timid' mean in the sentence 'Unlike her timid friends, Morgan was unafraid to perform in front of the roaring crowd'?

• Loud

• Brave

• Confident

• Afraid or shy

What is the meaning of 'ovation' in the sentence 'After the show, the crowd gave a standing ovation'?

• Silence

• Crying

• Booing

• Applause and cheers